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From: Addicted2Sewing
Date: 03-28-2007, 09:10 AM (1 of 19)
| My daughter is a huge Hannah Montana fan and I decided to applique pictures of Hannah on a pair of blue jean capris. I just bought a pack of Computer Printer Fabric and was wondering if anyone has used this product and how well does it hold up? I failed to read before I bought it that the garment must be dry cleaned which I frowned upon, but it would be well worth it if it makes her happy. If anyone knows of another way to do this, please let me know....Thanks. |
User: Addicted2Sewing
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 133 
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 03-28-2007, 11:51 AM (2 of 19)
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Can you take the package you bought back and get the one for the washer? Otherwise you just put it in your printer, set your printer preferences and print away. It is easy to do, but let it dry fully before handling it or it will smudge.
Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: grandma C
Date: 03-28-2007, 02:18 PM (3 of 19)
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oooooooooh!! sounds like fun!!! Your daughter is so blessed to have a creative MOM like you   I might do a tote like that if your jeanse please you. Hope you can find washable fabric. I suppose this is iron on fabric |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: Addicted2Sewing
Date: 03-28-2007, 04:44 PM (4 of 19)
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oooooooooh!! sounds like fun!!! Your daughter is so blessed to have a creative MOM like you I might do a tote like that if your jeanse please you. Hope you can find washable fabric. I suppose this is iron on fabric Yes it is iron on, and you can also add wonder under or other fusibles to it. I wouldn't so call me creative, I seen a pair on Ebay going for 30 bucks and decided I can do it much cheaper lol. So I am "borrowing" the idea.  I will post pics if the project goes well. |
User: Addicted2Sewing
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 133
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From: temom
Date: 03-28-2007, 06:17 PM (5 of 19)
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I haven't used the printer fabric, but I've had good results with the iron on transfer paper. You can buy it for light or dark fabric. The stuff for light fabrics (color, not density) will not show on a dark fabric - so you would need the stuff for dark fabrics for the denim. Wallyworld carries it, and is in the computer paper aisle.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-28-2007, 09:26 PM (6 of 19)
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I've used the fabric sheets for a memory quilt and it's washable if you don't wash it a lot or if you wash it out by hand and hang dry. The one I bought was colorfast Inkjet fabric sheets. After you print on the sheets you pull off the backing paper, rinse the fabric with cool water and then I press it dry. Pressing it dry sets the ink. It says on the packet that it's machine and hand washable but in my experience with the baby quilts they had to wash it on the gentle cycle in the wash and line dry. June Tailor puts it out and I got in at Wally World and my local Joann's and Hancock has it also.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: diannab
Date: 03-29-2007, 05:15 AM (7 of 19)
There is a product called Bubble Jet set. It turns fabric into printable. Then you just back it with the freezer paper.  If you are lucky and can find soda ash in your store then you can whip up your own! I have looked everywhere here! No one has it :(Cant wait to see the finished product! My iron ons are very durable as long as I don't machine dry them. I hang most of the girls clothes out though since I put so much effort into them.
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-30-2007, 12:36 AM (8 of 19)
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diannab, Try the swimming pool places that sell chemicals. You use soda ash for adjusting the PH of the swimming pools. What do you use the soda ash for with the bubble jet stuff? I'm game for new techniques.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: diannab
Date: 03-30-2007, 07:43 AM (9 of 19)
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diannab, Try the swimming pool places that sell chemicals. You use soda ash for adjusting the PH of the swimming pools. What do you use the soda ash for with the bubble jet stuff? I'm game for new techniques. No, if I can find soda ash I can make the bubble jet by myself then it is a lot cheaper to use it. If you guys want the recipe let me know and I will dig up a link to it.
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: grandma C
Date: 03-30-2007, 09:45 AM (10 of 19)
| Oh Yeah!!!! Save money!!! I'd Like to have that link when it is convenient for you, diannab. |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: esrun3
Date: 03-30-2007, 05:37 PM (11 of 19)
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I'd like the info too! I'm all for saving money-then I have more to spend on fabric!!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: diannab
Date: 03-30-2007, 06:05 PM (12 of 19)
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85% hot water 10% alum 4% washing soda (also known as Soda Ash) 1% fabric softener So, as an example, if you wanted to make 300g, you would mix: 255g hot water 30g alum 12g washing soda 3g fabric softener When you mix all the ingredients, it will foam up - don't worry the foaminess will subside and you will be left with a liquid. (It will look different to the picture below) In this next photo you will see I have added the ingredients (but not stirred them): http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/01.jpg Next add your fabric to the mixture. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes. Hang the fabric to dry. If you are in a hurry, you can blast the fabric with the hairdryer to dry. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/02.jpg While you're waiting for the fabric to dry, save any leftover and store in a labelled jar: http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/03.jpg Once your fabric is dry, you need to adhere the fabric to something to allow it to go through the printer. I have had success with ironing it to iron-on interfacing. In this example, I glued the fabric to the paper using spray glue (I also used a piece of sticky tape on the first edge to go through the printer so that the fabric wouldn't lift off the page when the printer intially "grabs" the fabric/paper and jam the printer.) You could also use freezer paper. Then you trim the fabric to fit the paper: http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/04.jpg Then print your image onto the fabric/paper. I just used Microsoft Word to strategically place the photos on the fabric. When printing use the highest quality setting. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/05.jpg Once your image is on the fabric, wait 20 minutes before rinsing the excess ink from the fabric. Remove your paper backing. Put some warm water and a little fabric softener in a sink, dunk the fabric straight in and give it a quick swish. At this point, you will lose some of the colour. I guess you need to start with a dark/high contrast photo (I haven't experimented greatly). The fabric softener is a mild detergent. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/05-1.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/06.jpg Wring out excess water then leave to dry. The next photo shows when I have just wrung out the fabric and is still wet: http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/07.jpg Once dry, you are now ready to make something with your creation!!! I haven't done a lot of experimenting with it. You could do some of your own as far as rinsing the photo printed fabric in cold water as opposed to warm water/detergent etc. etc.. I botched a photo through the printer. I rinsed it immediately in cold water but the photo didn't fade as much!!! *mental note to self to experiment with this idea* When washing, only use a mild detergent such as fabric softener or handmade soap. And one more tip - only treat as much fabric as you will use in a day (this is a tip from Bubble Jet Set instructions). LOL I couldn't find the link so I just copied and pasted the info I don't know who the author is , but don't give me credit lol I am not all that good with recipes LOL Hope y'all enjoy! Post if you make something! I havent been able to try it yet due to the lack of not being able to find soda ash.
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 03-30-2007, 06:32 PM (13 of 19)
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I haven't used the printer fabric, but I've had good results with the iron on transfer paper. You can buy it for light or dark fabric. The stuff for light fabrics (color, not density) will not show on a dark fabric - so you would need the stuff for dark fabrics for the denim. Wallyworld carries it, and is in the computer paper aisle. I used some of this recently but did not realise that even though the transfer is for dark fabric you still get a white background. I sort of thought that only the printed area would transfer in colour and that the rest of the cut out area would be a transparent background. Oops! Oh well - live and learn. I ended up putting a border around the words and having a white square on the tshirts (which were grey) inside a coloured border. I guess you could try to colour match the fabric or else be a really patient cutter out. It would probably be okay for solid pictures but I was trying to place some wording. Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: grandma C
Date: 03-31-2007, 12:45 AM (14 of 19)
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Thank You Diannab, I copied your post and hope to try your recipe soon. Grandma C |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: grandma C
Date: 03-31-2007, 12:48 AM (15 of 19)
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Diannab, Washing soda is sold in the clothes detergent section of the grocery store as washing soda. I also have seen it at K-Mart ans other places that sell Fabric detergents. Grandma C |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: diannab
Date: 03-31-2007, 07:10 AM (16 of 19)
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What state are you in Grandma C? I have looked on every detergent aisle around LOL I am going to try the pool store this weekend as previously suggested LMAO I rrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllyyyyyy want to find it. I have been told the alum is on the baking aisle, but can't seem to run across it either. :(
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: grandma C
Date: 03-31-2007, 12:08 PM (17 of 19)
| I live in North Alabama. Here alum would be found where pickling supplies are. Probably near the vinegar. I think I have seen it near the spices also. |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: jessie s
Date: 03-31-2007, 10:56 PM (18 of 19)
| I do a lot of printing on fabric. I buy the sheets at Walmart. They are cheaper than computer stores. You have to have an injet printer. Print on the fabric, leave flat for 15 minutes then iron. When cool peel backing off and rinse in cold water for 30 seconds. Let dry and then iron again. I have machine washed and dried the fabric and doesn't fade but have to really iron well to set the colours. I use high heat but cover the fabric with a cloth so don't burn. jessie s |
User: jessie s
Member since: 02-26-2007 Total posts: 46 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-31-2007, 11:29 PM (19 of 19)
I used baking soda in my swimming pool and they told me it was the same make up as the soda ash I wonder if baking soda would do the same as the ash in this proceedure.  Anyone out there know?
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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